Pinion Gear And Driveshaft Removal - "O", "L2", And "M2" Type - BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 115 HP 2011 Service Manual

Remove pinion gear from gearcase housing.
Pinion Gear and Driveshaft
Removal – "O", "L2", and "M2"
Type
Adjust the shift rod to move the clutch dog as far
forward as possible. This will help ease removal of
the pinion nut.
Use Driveshaft Holding Socket, P/N 311875, Pin-
ion Nut Holder, P/N 334455,
Retainer, P/N 341438 to loosen and remove the
pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft. Pad
handle of holder to prevent damage to gearcase.
1
1. Holding socket
2. Pinion holder
3. Retainer
Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing
screws.
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1. Driveshaft bearing housing screws
Remove the driveshaft from the gearcase. The
bearing housing, shims, thrust bearing, and thrust
washer will come out with the driveshaft.
and Wrench
4
1. Bearing housing
2. Shims
3. Thrust bearing
4. Thrust washer
If driveshaft cannot be removed, refer to Locked
Driveshaft Removal on p. 282.
Remove the pinion gear from the gearcase.
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GEARCASE – STANDARD ROTATION
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY
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